Art Teacher

Young World Physical Education; City of Utica (NY); On-site; USD 43,138 - 97,377; Full time

Job summary

The Utica City School District in Utica, NY is seeking an Art Teacher to develop and implement art curriculum aligned with New York State Learning Standards, fostering creativity and cultural awareness.

Responsibilities include providing instruction in visual arts, preparing lesson plans, assessing student progress, and coordinating extracurricular art programs. Starting date: Aug 31, 2026. Salary range: $43,138 to $97,377 per year.

Qualifications

• N.Y.S. Teaching Certification required.
• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement art curriculum aligned with New York State Learning Standards.
• Provide instruction in visual arts and prepare lesson plans.
• Assess student progress and facilitate extracurricular art programs.

Education

N.Y.S. Teaching Certification

Job description

Art Teacher

Location: Utica, New York

Job ID: 5825880

Application Deadline: Open until filled

Posted: Jul 09, 2026

Starting Date: Aug 31, 2026

Job Description

The Utica City School District is accepting applications for the position of Art Teacher. The district serves a diverse community of approximately 64,500 residents with a current enrollment of roughly 9,644 students across 13 schools.

The district’s mission is to ensure that all students succeed and are well‑rounded, with knowledge, skills, and character to be productive members of society. Its vision is that students can reach their goals and find academic success through a variety of pathways and with different levels of support.

In this role, the teacher will develop and implement art curriculum that aligns with New York State Learning Standards, fostering students’ creativity, cultural awareness, and fine‑arts skills. Responsibilities include providing instruction in visual arts, preparing lesson plans, assessing student progress, and facilitating extracurricular art programs.

Qualifications

Appropriate N.Y.S. Teaching Certification.

• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required.

Salary

Salary range: $43,138 to $97,377 per year, as per U.T.A. Contract. Starting salary ranges from $43,138 (without a master's degree) to $46,136 (with a master's degree). Additional compensation may be considered for graduate credit hours, years of certified experience, and participation in the following opportunities:

• extended learning time programs
• additional class coverage
• summer programming opportunities
• club advising and/or coaching

Benefits

The district offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, retirement, and professional development opportunities. Teachers may also be eligible for the Teachers of Tomorrow Grant for new hires meeting state guidelines.

Equity Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer which fully and actively supports equal access for all regardless of race, color, weight, national origin, ethnic group, religion, religious practice, disability, sexual orientation, gender, age, veteran status or genetic information.

Contact Information

Sara Klimek

929 York Street

Utica, New York 13502-4868

Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]